JasonNRuchelle

Hi there...just want to share my experience with you hoping it could help. I had my medical last year on March. When i contacted the civil surgeon on my area, i told the CS that i had my medical which is still valid for a year but have no vaccination. I was advised to get a vaccination from local health department coz they dont have the shots the time i need it. So I went to health department and got the required shots based on my age. Then I took the copy of my medical and vaccination record to the CS. He then complete the 1-693 form and sealed it. also gave me a copy of what is inside the envelope. If your husband had his medical copy and vaccine done just bring it to the CS together with his filled up I-693 form. He does not need to undergo medical again or vaccine if its complete. CS will just charge a nominal fee for transferring the data to 1-693.

hi, i have the same problem. kinda. i just had my medical exam in Manila before coming to the US, the hospital doing the medical exam for the embassy didn't give me anything but the cd, no DS2053 which i recognized as the form I used when the medical was performed in Manila. i assume everything else was forwarded to the embassy. now i know for a fact that because i am filing the AOS within one year since i got here last November that i will not have to go through another medical exam. i didn't get the shots in the Phils so i went to a CS and got all 3 shots done. i told the doctor that i did not come there for a full medical exam as i have already done it in the Phils, there's no sense in paying for another one. so she didn't do any exam and i just got the shots. paid for it, got the sealed envelope and got out of there. the copy they gave us of the form I-693 is only 3 pages, the front, the vaccination part and the last page where the CS signed, everything else left blank. i noticed that the one i downloaded online is 6 pages long. after filing the AOS package,we got a RFE. and then when we reviewed the receipt we paid to get the shots, well what do you know, they charged us for the medical exam anway.now since we already paid for what we saw on the receipt says immigration physical, i think i should just go back there and get it done, what im not sure of is if they will perform the exact full medical i went through in the Phils with the x-ray and all, coz that might be more expensive, the immigration physical we paid for but they didn't actually administer is only $80. i don't really know why they only filled out 3 pages of the I-693, what i want to know is if the form you submitted was accomplished completely since like me, you also just got the shots and no more further exams. we're already very exasperated from all this process and the unnecessary fees and since you've already done it, we'd appreciate it so much if you could help us. thanks!

I have been apart from my fiance for about 5 months. We've been together for 2 years, and both lived in her native country originally. We were with each other every day and had an amazing relationship with a fantastic connection. Unfortunately, I had to return to the US for a plethora of reasons. I wanted her to come with me, but of course we've been forced to wait because of the K1 visa process.

We've been getting along well using Skype, emailing every day and talking on the phone. But a few weeks ago, I'd noticed something changed. She started to seem more distant, and I immediately knew something was wrong. I confronted her about it, and she confessed to me that she'd met a guy at a nightclub, and she was feeling alone and emotionally vulnerable. She slept with him.

Damn, the agony. But she told me she felt terrible about it and that she really loved me, and was angry with herself for having allowed it to happen. My take?

Well, 5 months is a long time. But somehow I've managed to keep faithful to her, so I can't help but feel really upset about this. However, I also know that we're all human, and it's tough for me just to write her off because of it, especially considering she told me the truth when she could have kept it a secret.

Against my better judgment, I forgave her and told her I still love her, and that if she'll have me as her husband, I still want her to be my wife. But I told her I don't feel comfortable with her going to nightclubs, because I think it's tough to avoid the temptation in that kind of environment when you're feeling vulnerable. She didn't like this, because she enjoys going out and dancing with her friends. I understand that, and I don't want to keep her from enjoying the company of her friends. But now everytime she goes out, I feel so anxious about it that I can hardly sleep.

Does this mean it's time to say good-bye? Am I being unreasonable by telling her I'm not comfortable with her going to clubs? Should I just suck it up and try to trust her again?

We've only got about a month and a half left of waiting ... so I'm really at a loss as to what to do. I love her, and I know that she loves me. But is she too lacking in maturity and self-control to build a happy marriage together? I don't want to be completely blind here ... I am in love with the girl.

Some third party opinions are much appreciated. Thanks!

If she going to clubs all the time. That means she not ready to settle down. If she cant wait just couple of months you really need to consider what ur getting yourself into. Its not just a normal relationship. your taking a girl out her country. She knows nothing about life in the US. Her whole world will change. Plus you will be paying a lot of money for this relationship to have happen. The AOS is very expensive. So make certain this is what u want. She might change when she comes to the US b/c she wont know anyone but you. You will be here life. She will depend everything on you. Its a big step. My wife just came from philippines. We waited way longer than you did. But we could be faithful that long I know both of us are ready to give up everything to be together. Find a filipino she treat you better...promise you..We are very happy together..We give everything to God! we thank him everyday...so if its meant to be everything will fall right in place...good luck!

I am starting the K-1 Visa process, and my fiance just sent her signed G-325A from Brazil to me. I just read on the homepage that ...

"VisaJourney would like to remind all petitioners that are required to file a USCIS G-325A Biographic Information Form to submit four copies of the Biographical Information page (page one on the newest form). In the past the G-325A form contained four pages that automatically printed out (with the same information on all pages). The new form only has one page however petitioners should still submit four copies of the Biographic Information page with their petition."

My fiance only signed and sent me 1 copy. Should I make copies of this form? Do I really need to send 4 of this form?

Thanks,

Drew

yes...............everything!! most important thing!!

Hello guys,

I am very happy that we got approved already last july 22. My fiance was on travel and when he got home today there was a big surprised in his mailbox.I hope some april filers will get their NOA2 very soon.

Lyn

Congrats...I am to waiting for mine...

we got our noa1 jun23, 2009.. I hopeing for it soon..this wait is so hard.. hardest thing Ive ever had to do.. but my future Filipina wife will be worth I know it..